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For the revelation pertains to an appointed time—
    it speaks truthfully[a] about the end.
Though it delays, wait for it,
    because it will surely come about—
        it will not be late!

“Notice their[b] arrogance—
    they have no inward uprightness[c]
        but the righteous will live by their faith.

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  1. Habakkuk 2:3 Lit. speaks without deception
  2. Habakkuk 2:4 I.e. the Babylonian invaders
  3. Habakkuk 2:4 Lit. no uprightness of soul

For the revelation awaits an appointed time;(A)
    it speaks of the end(B)
    and will not prove false.
Though it linger, wait(C) for it;
    it[a] will certainly come
    and will not delay.(D)

“See, the enemy is puffed up;
    his desires are not upright—
    but the righteous person(E) will live by his faithfulness[b](F)

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  1. Habakkuk 2:3 Or Though he linger, wait for him; / he
  2. Habakkuk 2:4 Or faith